Former Reds, Yankees pitcher Don Gullett dead at 73
Three-time World Series winning pitcher Don Gullett died Wednesday at the age of 73, the Reds announced. The former Yankees and Cincinnati hurler’s cause of death was not disclosed. Following the left-hander’s death, Cincinnati released a statement remembering his contributions to the club. “Don dedicated 24 years to this franchise as a player, coach and […]
Yankees’ youngsters must step up to recognize championship dreams
TAMPA — This is an optimistic part of the major league calendar. A time when new players and a restructured philosophy become the formula for maximizing victory. Everyone is either in the best shape of their lives, way ahead of schedule on their injury calendars, or just coming off the driveline with a new pitch […]
Yankees’ Scott Effross’ Tommy John recovery derailed by back surgery
TAMPA — Scott Efros’ return from Tommy John surgery has been delayed due to surgery on another part of his body. The Yankees relief pitcher underwent back surgery in December, which will delay his return until sometime this summer, manager Aaron Boone announced Wednesday. Efros underwent Tommy John surgery in October 2022, which caused him […]
Three questions Aaron Boone may face in opening Yankees’ presser
TAMPA — Yankees pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to spring training on Wednesday, along with Aaron Boone’s first press conference of camp. The Yankees manager is entering the final year of his contract for the second time in his tenure, and 2023 will be an important year for the team as it looks […]
Clean-shaven Alex Verdugo seen in Yankees gear for first time
Alex Verdugo looks like a Yankee. The former Red Sox outfielder, acquired by the Yankees in a December trade, showed up at the club’s spring training facility in Tampa on Tuesday, clean-shaven and wearing Yankees gear. It was the first time he was photographed in the attire of his new team, which he considered his […]
David Cone Talks 2024 Yankees Expectations
The football season ended Sunday night with the Chiefs winning the Super Bowl. Now, let’s turn the page on baseball. We have reports from pitchers and catchers this week, and we know baseball season is quickly approaching. It’s been a strange offseason as there are still a lot of free agents and some players haven’t […]
Why Yankees will quickly rebound after historic 2023 disaster
The 2023 Yankees season was a disaster. We know this in part because the constantly criticized and four-time World Series champion general manager, Brian Cashman, told us it was a disaster. Just to be clear, this is not a post-season recap, even though he has nearly six weeks left, and forever. Up-and-coming manager Aaron Boone […]
Yankees begin spring training with stench of 2023 still lingering
TAMPA — The stench of the 82-80 season still hangs over the Yankees’ airspace, but the smell of spring and its promise of a clean slate is about to provide a welcome distraction. It will take more than quality offseason roster trades and an encouraging spring training for the Yankees to completely quell what happened […]
Biggest storylines around Yankees’ rivals
The newspaper’s Mark W. Sanchez previews the American League East as MLB spring training begins. baltimore orioles 2023: 101-61 Manager: Brandon Hyde (6th season) Spring training site: Sarasota, Florida Main additions: It took most of the winter, but the Orioles found their ace in Corbin Burnes — a key piece they were missing last season. […]
Yankees’ new-look bullpen features ground-ball specialists
According to FanGraphs, the Yankees’ main problem a year ago was a lack of offensive power, finishing 25th in scoring, but their bullpen was average and they finished 16th in the majors in WAR. Since the end of last season, Wandy Peralta and Michael King left for San Diego, as did Albert Abreu (Japan), Keiynan […]